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Community Care Licensing


FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT

Facility Number: 334804443
Report Date: 01/24/2024
Date Signed: 01/24/2024 02:47:21 PM


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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501



FACILITY NAME:KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
334804443
ADMINISTRATOR:FLORES, BLANCAFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:24369 SKYVIEW RIDGE DRIVETELEPHONE:
(951) 696-0825
CITY:MURRIETASTATE: CAZIP CODE:
92562
CAPACITY:20CENSUS: 15DATE:
01/24/2024
TYPE OF VISIT:Required - 3 YearUNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
09:05 AM
MET WITH:Blanca FloresTIME COMPLETED:
11:30 AM
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Licensing Program Analyst’s(LPA’s), William Chancellor and Courtnee Peebles conducted an annual inspection as part of a compliance review. This is a combination childcare center, and the other licensed programs are: Preschool and School Age which were also inspected on this date. A tour of the inside and outside of the facility was granted and the following was observed and/or noted:

· The following items were posted and updated where necessary:
- License
- Emergency Disaster Plan (LIC610) and Earthquake Preparedness Checklist (LIC9148)
- Parent’s Rights Poster (PUB393)
- Personal Rights (LIC613A)
- Child Car Seat Law
- Menu
· The facility is operating within the limits as stated on the license.
· Ratios are being met during this inspection, one to four with fully qualified teachers in both classrooms and an aide.
· Classrooms are adequately equipped with age and size appropriate furniture and equipment and free of hazards
· There are no weapons present at the facility as stated by Facility Representative
· There are no accessible bodies of water present. All wading pools or similar product must be emptied immediately after use and stored in an upright position.
· Drinking water is provided in the indoor and outdoor activity space where filtered water is provided individually to each child.
· Medications are stored where inaccessible to children in a locked cabinet next to the refrigerator.
· Hazardous items were not stored and were accessible to children which include Disinfectants, cleaning solutions and other items that are dangerous. A citation will be given.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.TELEPHONE: 951-218-3214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101439(d)(2)
Infant Care Center Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment and Supplies
(d) Swings, playpens and all such equipment and furniture shall be assembled or installed according to the manufacturer's instructions, and shall be maintained in good repair and safe condition. (2) A baby walker shall not be allowed on the premises of a child care center in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where four baby walkers were found on the infant playground. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
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Director immidately removed all four baby walkers from the site. By 2/26/24, Director will email LPA Peebles a written declaration of understanding of Health and Safety Code Section 1596.846, stating an agreement to remove all baby walkers from the facility, signed and dated.
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238(g)
Buildings and Grounds
(g) Disinfectants, cleaning solutions, poisons and other items that could pose a danger if readily available to children shall be stored where inaccessible to children.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above where three toxic cleaning products were not locked and accessible to children in the toddler classroom. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 01/24/2024
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LPA immidately locked the cabinet and made the products inaccessible to the children in care.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.TELEPHONE: 951-218-3214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501


FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804443

DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024

DEFICIENCIES & PLANS OF CORRECTION (POCs)
Type B
Section Cited
CCR
101238.2(d)(2)
Outdoor Activity Space
(d) The surface of the outdoor activity space shall be maintained: (2) Free of hazards including, but not limited to, holes, broken glass and other debris, and dry grasses that pose a fire hazard.

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on observation and interview, the facility did not comply with the section cited above where it was observe on the infant playground were four holes in the grass with sitting water, covered with seperated plastic child gate. Additionally throughout the playground, there was also excessive rabbit droppings throughout the grass and concrete pavement. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
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Director will email LPA Peebles by COB 2/26/24, an approved plan to permanently fill the holes throughout the playground and a plan to install a barrier to eliminate rabbits from entering the playground and leaving droppings.
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Section Cited
CCR
101429(a)(2)(B)
Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants
(B) Staff shall physically check on sleeping infant(s) every 15 minutes and document the following:

This requirement is not met as evidenced by:
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Based on interview record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in ten of ten infant file reviews. It was observed that sleep checks were only recorded earlier in the month and not consistently every fifteen minutes. Which poses a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care.
POC Due Date: 02/26/2024
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DIrector and infant teachers will be trained on 101429 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision for Infants and documetation of fifteen minute sleep check requirements for infants 0-24 months. Director will email LPA Peebles by COB 2/26/24, a sign in sheet for training and attendance of all infant staff.
Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.TELEPHONE: 951-218-3214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:
DATE: 01/24/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804443
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024
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·Poisons and toxins are locked and inaccessible to children
· All floors were observed to be safe and clean.
· Outdoor play surface was not free of holes or debris. A citation will be given.
· Highchairs and tables have broad-based legs and trays lock into place
· Changing tables are within arm’s reach of a sink; padding is at least 1” thick with raised sides of at least 3” covered in washable vinyl or plastic
· Hand washing is completed after each diaper change and before and after feeding an infant
· Bathrooms were observed to be safe, sanitary and in operating condition; there is at least 1 potty chair for every 5 potty-training infants
· Outdoor activity areas are supplied with age and size appropriate equipment in good condition
· Food is stored appropriately and protected from contamination
· All storage containers for solid waste were observed to have tight-fitting covers that are kept on, and in good repair
· Sign in/Sign out record was reviewed and meets regulation requirements
· Disaster drills are conducted at least every six months – last drill was conducted on 12/2023

A review of staff and children's records were conducted as part of this evaluation.
· Children’s records were found to not be complete during this inspection. A citation will be given.
· Staff record review indicates that all staff present meet minimum qualifications for the position for which they were hired.
· A staff member is present with current Pediatric CPR/First Aid which expires on 8/2025.
· Opening and closing staff member’s CPR/First Aid expires on 8/2025.
· Director completed Health and Safety Training
· A review of staff records on this date indicates that all facility staff or other individuals who require caregiver background checks have received criminal record and child abuse index clearances or exemptions.

To improve the quality and value of the new inspection process, a survey may be sent to the email address provided. Please complete the survey and share your inspection experience. If you have any questions regarding the process or CARE tools, please send them email inquiries to inspectionprocess@dss.ca.gov. For additional information regarding the inspection and its tools and methods, please visit the Program website at www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/community-care-licensing/process.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.TELEPHONE: 951-218-3214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804443
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024
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Facility representative was reminded that all adults 18 and over, including employees and volunteers, except as specified in Health and Safety Code section 1596.871, must obtain a criminal record clearance or exemption, prior to initial presence in a Child Care Center. A civil penalty of $100.00 minimum/day for a maximum of 5 days or, if the penalty is for a repeat violation, for a maximum of 30 days per person will be assessed if this regulation is violated.

Assembly Bill (AB) 2370, Chapter 676, Statutes of 2018, requires all licensed Child Care Centers (CCCs) constructed before January 1, 2010, to test their water (used for drinking and food preparation) for lead contamination before January 1, 2023, and then every 5-years after the date of the first test.



For child care center licenses issued after July 1, 2022, the licensee shall test their water for lead within 180 days of licensure pursuant to Written Directives section 101700 (PIN 21-21.1-CCP) LPA verified that the lead testing was completed in accordance to the Written Directives outlined in PIN 21-21.1-CCP. LPA referred licensee [or facility representative] to the Department website for lead: Lead Toxicity Prevention and Water Testing Information.

LPA discussed the safe sleep regulations with facility representative and discussed the Child Care Licensing Safe Sleep webpage at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/child-care-licensing/public-information-and-resources/safe-sleep as an additional resource. LPA also informed licensee of the importance of checking for recalled infant devices on the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website at https://www.cpsc.gov/ and recommended they register all infant devices with the CPSC to be notified of any recalls on their purchased equipment.

Incidental Medical Services (IMS) policy was discussed. For IMS information see PIN 22-02-CCP. When any IMS is provided, an updated Plan of Operation that includes IMS must be submitted to the Department. The following information regarding ADA was provided: US Department of Justice (USDOJ) toll-free ADA Information Line at (800) 514-0301 (voice) or (800) 514-0383 (TTY) and link to publication: Commonly Asked Questions about Child Care Centers and the ADA, available at: https://www.ada.gov/resources/child-care-centers/

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.TELEPHONE: 951-218-3214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
RIVERSIDE SE CC RO, 3737 MAIN STREET, STE 700
RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
FACILITY NAME: KINDERCARE LEARNING CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 334804443
VISIT DATE: 01/24/2024
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Facility representative was informed of the MyChildCarePlan.org website; a consumer education website that helps families obtain child care by connecting them to child care providers and Resource and Referral Agencies (R&Rs) throughout California.

On-line Licensing forms & regulations for a Child Care Center can be obtained on the Department’s website: www.ccld.ca.gov. Additionally, there is a link to “Receive Important Updates” located on the right side of the page, immediately above Quick Links. One can add their email address and choose which program(s) they wish to receive Provider Information Notices (PIN) for.



The Duty Officer is available to answer questions Monday – Friday; 8:00am to 5:00pm at: 951-782-4200

The licensee/director was asked to update the following documents, if applicable, and submit to licensing within 30 days:
1. LIC 500 Personnel Report
2. LIC 610 Emergency & Disaster Plan
3. Parent Handbook/ Program Curriculum/Admission policies and procedures/ fee schedule (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
4. LIC 309 Administrative Organization (only if changes have been made or file copy is more than 2 years old)
5. LIC 308 Designation of Administrative Responsibility (only if changes have been made& current designation is on file)

See LIC809-D for cited deficiencies.

During the exit interview, the Facility Representative Blanca Flores, confirmed that there are no Registered Sex Offenders living in the facility and LPA completed the RSO profile in FAS.

A notice of site visit was given and must remain posted for 30 days.

An exit interview was conducted, and this report was reviewed with the Facility representative Blanca Flores. Appeal rights were discussed and provided during the exit interview.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Pauline BeschornerTELEPHONE: (951) 782-6641
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: William M Chancellor Jr.TELEPHONE: 951-218-3214
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 01/24/2024
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